Fatal shooting in Clarkson

Phoebe Wearne, The West Australian June 8, 2012, 12:54 pm

Police officers at the scene of a fatal shooting in Clarkson today. Picture: Michael Wilson/The West Australian


A man has been shot dead in Clarkson.

A police spokeswoman said a 41-year-old man received multiple gunshot wounds.

Police have a 46-year-old man, reportedly the step-father of the deceased, in custody.

It’s believed both men were living at the premises.

She said police believed the incident, which happened about 12.10pm on Farren Heights, was of a domestic nature.

No charges have been laid yet, North West Metropolitan detectives are investigating.


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